What is Sahih Muslim 4222 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Oaths, Muharibin, Qasas (Retaliation), and Diyat (Blood Money)) states: "This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Abu Salama b. 'Abd al-Rahman and Sulaiman b. Yasar."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 4222 in the Book of The Book of Oaths, Muharibin, Qasas (Retaliation), and Diyat (Blood Money).

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Sahih Muslim #4222

The Book of Oaths, Muharibin, Qasas (Retaliation), and Diyat (Blood Money)

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَحَدَّثَنَا حَسَنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْحُلْوَانِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا يَعْقُوبُ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ سَعْدٍ - حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، عَنْ صَالِحٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، أَنَّ أَبَا سَلَمَةَ بْنَ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ، وَسُلَيْمَانَ بْنَ يَسَارٍ، أَخْبَرَاهُ عَنْ نَاسٍ، مِنَ الأَنْصَارِ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِثْلِ حَدِيثِ ابْنِ جُرَيْجٍ ‏.‏

This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Abu Salama b. 'Abd al-Rahman and Sulaiman b. Yasar.

Context

This hadith highlights the importance of the chain of narration in the transmission of hadiths. It emphasizes that the authenticity of a hadith is often established through multiple narrators recounting the same message. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) taught his companions the significance of accurately relaying his teachings, ensuring that future generations would have access to authentic Islamic knowledge.

Modern Application

In today's world, the integrity of information is crucial. Just as the transmission of hadiths relies on trustworthy narrators, we should verify the sources of information we share, especially in an age of misinformation. This principle encourages critical thinking and responsible communication.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission because it underscores the importance of reliable narrators in conveying the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Hadith Transmission